Specialist events

Blood, Sweat and Tears, Medicine and Healing in Roman Britain – Dr Nick Summerton

Saturday 16th August   Aldborough Roman Site

The Friends of Roman Aldborough are offering a unique opportunity to learn more about this impressive Roman site and to join Dr Nick Summerton, a specialist in Roman medicine, in a hands on session in the Roman Garden. Nick is planning two interactive sessions with a practical focus on various aspects of healing and medicine… linked to blood sweat and tears. Many of the herbs which are growing in the Roman Garden were used in Roman healing and medicine and will be included in the presentation.

Nick is a retired general practitioner with longstanding interests in Roman Britain, Roman Numismatics and Roman Medicine. He has an extensive publication record and is the author of six books including `Greco-Roman Medicine and What It Can Teach Us Today` and `Roman Emperors and their Illnesses: Healthcare in Ancient Rome`. Nick leads regular tours of the civilian and military Roman sites within Yorkshire and continues to excavate both in East Yorkshire and Gloucestershire.

In each of the 2 hourly sessions, there will also be the opportunity to visit the museum and tour the site with one of the English Heritage guides.

Session 1 11.00 – 13.00

Session 2 14.00 – 16.00

Places are limited so early booking is advisable to avoid disappointment.

The price is £10 for FORA members and £15 for non - FORA members.

For more information and to book a place, please contact visits@romanaldborough.co.uk

Bringing Aldborough to you.

In 2025 we are pleased to be working with the Friends of Roman Aldborough group to offer talks for local community and education groups. Their volunteers can come to your group (in person or virtually) and present about this brilliant site.

The talk is entitled 'Romans on your Doorstep.' A great deal has recently been discovered about this important Roman town which was a centre of administration for much of northern Britain. The talk outlines how Roman Aldborough (Isurium Brigantum) developed over time, how it was brought back to prominence by antiquarians and then excavated in recent years as part of the Cambridge University 'Aldborough Roman Town Project.' 

To enquire about booking, please complete the following form.

Please note: all talks are hosted by our brilliant volunteers so we may not be available for all dates suggested.